Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Limited Exception to Production Reporting Requirement, New Energization Extension Request Process, Partial Portal Closure May 26 – June 1
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Other
- Vendor Updates
Cessation of SDSI Operations; Limited Exception to Production Reporting Requirement
The Program has been recently made aware that Solar Data Systems Incorporated (SDSI) has ceased operations. SDSI manufactured meters, including some which were ANSI C.12 standard compliant, and provided metering support services, such as automated meter reading and reporting. As noted in Section 6.A of the Program Guidebook, AVs are
- Vendor Updates
Partial Portal Closure and Project Application Unavailability May 26 – June 1, 2026
The Illinois Shines 2025–26 Program Year will close on the evening of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CPT. At that time, the ability for AVs to create, revise, submit, and batch project applications will be paused within the Portal until the launch of the 2026–27 Program Year on
- Vendor Updates
New Energization Extension Request Process for Program Year 2026-27
The Illinois Power Agency (IPA) is rolling out a new, streamlined Illinois Shines Energization Extension Request Form for the 2026-27 Program Year that will replace the existing Extension Request process. This form will provide Approved Vendors (AVs) a single entry-point for all Illinois Shines Energization Extension Request submissions, providing AVs
- Vendor Updates
Small DG Category Changes, EEC Subcategory Merging, Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework Feedback Request
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Other
- Vendor Updates
CDCS Random Selection Event Held, Stakeholder Feedback for Draft REC Contracts Due Today, Annual Report Process Launch
The IPA announces new information related to the Illinois Shines program. This announcement includes: Coming Up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, and Reference and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program News Reference and Reminders Thank